A detailed JSON-style prompt template for creating dramatic black and white studio portraits with butterfly lighting and realistic skin textures using Nano Banana Pro.
{
"style_prompt_template": {
"subject": "{argument name="person" default="{{PERSON_NAME_OR_IMAGE}}"}",
"aspect_ratio": "9:16 vertical",
"canvas_size_guidance": "1080x1920 or equivalent 9:16",
"shot_type": "medium portrait shot, zoomed out 50% from tight close-up, head-to-mid-torso visible, facing camera",
"photography_style": "dramatic black and white studio portrait, editorial/fine-art photography",
"composition": {
"face_position": "subject's face centered both horizontally and vertically in the frame",
"face_size_in_frame": "face occupies roughly 20-25% of frame height, not tightly cropped, ample negative space around subject",
"eye_line": "eyes aligned at approximate vertical center of the canvas",
"headroom": "generous margin above the hair, clear dark space visible above head",
"crop": "visible down to mid-chest or waist, more of the suit and shoulders shown, wider view than a tight headshot",
"surrounding_space": "large area of negative black space surrounding subject on left, right, top, and bottom",
"alignment": "subject facing straight into camera, symmetrical framing, no off-center offset"
},
"lighting": {
"type": "single hard top-down spotlight (butterfly/Paramount lighting)",
"quality": "harsh, narrow beam creating strong falloff",
"key_highlight": "top of hair and forehead catch bright rim light",
"shadow_behavior": "deep shadows under brow, cheekbones, and jawline; steep light-to-dark gradient across face",
"background_light": "none; background falls into near-total darkness with faint gradient near top edge, spotlight cone visible in wider frame"
},
"color_treatment": "monochrome black and white, high contrast, deep blacks, no gray midtone flatness",
"background": "solid black or near-black, subtle vignette, no visible texture or props, large expanse of negative space",
"wardrobe": "dark tailored suit jacket, white dress shirt, dark tie, formal/business attire, full torso visible",
"expression_and_pose": "neutral to serious expression, calm and composed, minimal smile, direct gaze into lens, relaxed shoulders",
"skin_and_texture_detail": "visible natural skin texture, pores, fine wrinkles, stubble if present, unretouched realism",
"hair_detail": "individual strands visible and crisply lit, natural texture, not overly styled",
"camera_and_lens": "shot as if on medium format camera, 50mm-85mm equivalent lens, greater working distance from subject, shallow depth of field, tack-sharp focus on eyes",
"grain_and_finish": "fine film-like grain, high dynamic range, crisp micro-contrast, glossy editorial finish",
"mood": "intense, powerful, cinematic, timeless"
},
"negative_prompt": "color cast, flat lighting, soft focus, blown highlights on face, busy background, smiling broad"
}
Still from a Hollywood sci-fi movie. Over-the-shoulder shot of the man in image 1. He is on the left side of the frame in the foreground. The woman from image 2 is on the right side of the frame in focus. The setting is a different angle of image 3. Use image 4 as the influence for the color grade, lighting, style, and film stock type.
A tiny wooden rowing boat on a perfectly still misty lake at blue hour, muted grey-green tones, the far shore barely visible, small serif caption: "{argument name="caption" default="stillness is a place"}"
A surreal doll with 5 heads, 10 ears, 2 arms and 2 legs seated on a fashionable high-chair. The central face is a realistic asian female face, the left face is wearing a Carnival mask, the right face is green like Hulk, The far right face is that of a dog, while the far-left face is that of a cat. The body is entirely made of glossy, translucent.multi-colored candy braided and twisted together, with a smooth confectionery sheen. Left arm is made of octopus tentacles. The right leg is made up of tree-roots. She is seated on a tall high-chair for a professional high-fashion studio photoshoot, slouching naturally into an unusual, relaxed editorial pose. The five heads emerge cohesively from the same single body, creating an intentional surreal couture silhouette rather than separate figures. Clean, plain studio background. Light pink dominates the candy-plastic body, with subtle muted reddish specular highlights catching the glossy surfaces. Soft, controlled professional studio lighting, muted pastel color palette, sophisticated fashion-editorial aesthetic, realistic facial skin contrasted against the artificial candy-plastic body, refined material detail, polished photographic finish.
Create a key visual for a magical girl anime. Finish it as an attractive poster design that includes the title logo.
Generate image of 3d golden text "{argument name="text" default="Mahalakshmi"}" and golden goddess Mahalakshmi is sitting and adjusted over that text. Black background. 1:1 ratio 8k resolution
Create a photorealistic luxury fashion editorial of an elegant young woman standing confidently in front of a glossy brown luxury sports sedan, parked on a sophisticated European-style city street. She wears a tailored chocolate-brown blazer, matching high-waisted trousers, a silky brown blouse, and pointed brown heels. Long softly wavy brown hair, natural flawless skin, subtle luxury makeup, confident expression. Warm beige historic architecture with tall arched windows and boutique entrance in the background, cinematic golden-hour lighting, shallow depth of field, realistic reflections on the car, premium fashion campaign aesthetic, full-body composition, vertical 4:5, ultra-detailed, realistic photography, no text, no watermark, no distorted hands or face.
Use the uploaded reference image as the exact facial identity reference. Preserve her face, facial structure, eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, jawline, skin tone, hairstyle, and identity exactly — no identity drift or facial alteration. Create an ultra-photorealistic colorful luxury fashion portrait of the same woman reclining elegantly inside a luxurious white freestanding bathtub. She wears a deep emerald-green satin floor-length gown with elegant draping and long black opera gloves. Add layered diamond necklaces, sparkling earrings, and refined luxury jewelry. She holds a crystal wine glass filled with rich red wine in one hand, while her other gloved hand rests gracefully near her head. Her hair is sleek and polished, with a confident, mysterious expression and direct eye contact with the camera. Luxurious cream-and-gold marble bathroom, warm champagne lighting, subtle reflections, rich emerald, burgundy and gold color palette, cinematic shadows, glowing highlights, realistic satin texture, natural skin pores, realistic jewelry sparkle, high-fashion editorial photography, sophisticated Hollywood cinematography, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, ultra-detailed, photorealistic, elegant and glamorous. Vertical 4:5, full-body composition, cinematic luxury editorial, realistic colors, no AI look. Negative prompt: different face, identity drift, altered facial features, plastic skin, over-retouching, distorted hands, extra fingers, bad anatomy, CGI, cartoon, blurry, low quality, watermark, text, logo.
Create a photorealistic luxury fashion editorial of an adult professional belly dancer inside a grand historic Mediterranean or Middle Eastern stone hall. Keep the cultural foundation recognizable and sophisticated rather than fantasy, theatrical cosplay, or costume-pageant styling. She wears an exceptionally crafted deep oxblood dance ensemble with a structured embroidered top and a high-waisted fitted hip line flowing into a long, fluid skirt. Dense antique-gold filigree, fine beadwork, small coins, and restrained metallic embroidery concentrate around the neckline, waist, and hips, becoming lighter through the skirt. Add layered gold necklaces, sculptural cuffs, bangles, earrings, and delicate anklets. The clothing should look expensive, handmade, secure, and designed for real movement rather than overloaded decoration. Capture her between movements rather than performing a textbook pose. Her hips remain nearly square to camera while the ribcage turns slightly away, creating a strong spiral through the waist. Weight settles into one leg as the opposite hip releases forward. One arm extends toward the camera with relaxed articulated fingers while the other rises beside her head. Long dark textured hair, threaded with a few subtle braids and tiny metallic details, carries residual motion around her shoulders. Photograph from slightly below waist height, close enough for her presence to dominate while retaining the full figure and architectural scale. She looks just past the lens with focused, self-possessed intensity. Tall carved arches and weathered stone columns recede behind her into warm shadow. A few distant seated figures appear only as soft silhouettes, suggesting a private performance without becoming subjects. Golden late-afternoon light enters from one side, grazing her skin, embroidery, jewelry, and moving fabric while the hall falls progressively darker behind her. Preserve pores, fine hair, fabric weight, realistic metal reflections, subtle perspiration, natural anatomy, and restrained cinematic grain. The final image should feel like an established fashion photographer documented a formidable dancer in a real historic space: culturally grounded, sensual, commanding, tactile, and unmistakably editorial. No fantasy motifs, stage scenery, generic harem styling, excessive ornament, plastic skin, CGI polish, logos, text, or watermarks.
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